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Processing Manual

When depository shipments arrive at your library, who opens the box and how do they process the materials? Maybe it's you, a cataloger, or a student worker. Whoever it is, they should be following established procedures and those procedures should be written down. And if the person who processes is on extended vacation, who picks up the job?

If you haven't already got one, it's a great idea to have a processing manual. If you have already got one, when was the last time it was updated? Now is a good time to tackle this task.

Don't forget to ask your regional and the other depositories in your state/region if you feel stuck or aren't sure where to start! Visit the FDL Directory for their contact information.

• Pretend you are a member of the public looking at your website. Would you know that the library is in the FDLP and has government information available? Promotional ideas and materials are available on FDLP.gov, including the sticker you should have on or near your entrance indicating that you are a Federal depository library.

HUD Geospatial Data Storefront

• Access HUD's geospatial datasets and APIs. Find content like the Location Affordability Index, School Proficiency Index, Low Transportation Cost Index, and more.

Located in Johnson City, Texas, this is the boyhood home of President Lyndon Johnson, who signed the Fair Housing Act of 1968 (Image source: Library of Congress).